Windows 10 is finally here. You’ve seen some of its best new features, even heard what it’s like to use every day. But you might be wondering if you should upgrade. For some, it’s free, a great update, and a foregone conclusion. For others it’s better to wait, or think about other options. Let’s see where you fall.… »7/29/15 8:00am Wednesday 8:00am

Sometimes you need to get into a computer without knowing the password. Perhaps you've forgotten yours, or perhaps you're up to no good. Either way, it's actually pretty easy to do, provided your victim hasn't taken the necessary precautions. Click one of the links below to find out how to do it on either a Windows PC»10/20/14 6:00pm 10/20/14 6:00pm

On April 8th, Microsoft will officially cut off support, service, and security updates for Windows XP. It's been a long time coming, but depending on where you stand, it's either overdue or absolute armageddon. If you're just coming out of the Windows XP world and need help getting oriented, here are some tips to help… »4/02/14 8:00am 4/02/14 8:00am

Windows: Libraries are a great feature of Windows 7 and up that allow you to pool several folders in one place. Librarian improves on the concept by allowing you to manage those collections more easily. »5/21/13 11:30am 5/21/13 11:30am

Dear Lifehacker, I have an old laptop running Windows XP, and I love it. I've upgraded my other machines to Windows 7 and 8, but this laptop is too old to do so. Now I'm hearing Microsoft will stop issuing any updates at all for XP next year. What does that really mean? What will happen if I continue to use XP, will… »5/06/13 10:00am 5/06/13 10:00am

Windows: Sometimes, you just want to keep a certain window visible on your screen at all times, without losing it behind your other applications. Nothing makes this easier than on Windows than Window On Top. »5/04/13 3:00pm 5/04/13 3:00pm

The Start menu may be gone in Windows 8, but you don't care—you've got a taskbar full of your most commonly used apps. Here are three tips to keeping your taskbar as organized and powerful as possible. »1/22/13 5:00pm 1/22/13 5:00pm

Windows had a big year in 2012: Windows 8 came out and caused quite a stir, new downloads came and rocked our world, and old programs once forgotten showed us they can still be great. Here's a look back at all Windows had to offer in 2012. »12/07/12 5:00pm 12/07/12 5:00pm

Windows 8 has some pretty cool things going for it, but it's become incredibly controversial because of one major change: the Start menu is completely gone. Luckily, there are a ton of programs out there that bring it back. Here are three of our favorites. »10/26/12 9:00am 10/26/12 9:00am

You may consider yourself a Windows master, but chances are even you've forgotten some of Windows' awesome built-in features. Here are seven of our favorite forgotten Windows features—and the cool things you can do with them. »8/07/12 8:00am 8/07/12 8:00am

Apple's release of Mountain Lion (aka OS X 10.8) has dominated the news since yesterday's release, but have no fear, Windows fans: Lifehacker's got your back. The new version of OS X has some slick features to be sure. Here's how to get them in Windows. »7/26/12 5:00pm 7/26/12 5:00pm

Windows 7/8: If you like the look of OS X but don't want to give up all your games and programs—or if you just don't want to buy a Mac—the Mountain Lion Skin pack will bring all the great looks and great features of OS X to your Windows desktop with one simple installation. »5/04/12 10:30am 5/04/12 10:30am